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Medi-Veggie: A Fried RightRice Recipe from Chef Tu David Phu
About Vietnamese Fried Rice Fried rice is a popular street food item of East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian cuisines. And it’s...
Admin
Oct 12, 2020


Chopsticks Alley Talk Live Episode 19: Mental Health of Asian Americans - Covid 19
Mental health issues facing Asian American families during Shelter in Place and Covid-19.
Chopsticks Alley Talk
Apr 23, 2020

Chopsticks Alley Talk in Vietnamese: A Message About the Corona Virus and Santa Clara County Workers
A Public Service Announcement by Chopsticks Alley Talk interviews Betty Duong, Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, in
Chopsticks Alley Talk
Mar 16, 2020

Chopsticks Alley Talk: A Public Message in Vietnamese about the Coronavirus and Santa Clara County
Chopsticks Alley Talk discusses the Coronavirus with the Office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez for Santa Clara County in Vietnamese.
Chopsticks Alley Talk
Mar 16, 2020


The Big Secret Vietnamese Americans Don’t Want Us to Talk About
Jokes are often made on social media about how you’ll never see an Asian woman on the Maury Povich show, waiting for a DNA test while...
Trami Nguyen Cron
May 23, 2019


I Too Struggle with Depression as a Gay Vietnamese Man: Get the Help You Need
"On March 6, 2019, two children and a Vietnamese woman was found dead in a murder-suicide inside San Jose apartment," reads the headline....
Nguyen Pham
Mar 12, 2019

Podcast Episode 7: Talking Asian Identity and Gender Roles with Author Lily Hoang, A Bestiary
Chopsticks Alley Podcast Episode 7: A discussion with author Lily Hoang about identity and gender roles in Hoang's book, A Bestiary....
Chopsticks Alley
Apr 10, 2018


Domestic Violence: A Silent Issue Facing Vietnamese American Women
In the Vietnamese culture, husbands are expected to hold dominant positions in the family. There is no doubt conflicts will arise when...
Jullianne Pham
Jan 9, 2018

Secrecy Behind PTSD Among Vietnamese Elders Affecting Second Generation
Trauma and its enduring legacy--a well-known but rarely admitted secret among many Vietnamese elders and immigrants. The fall of Saigon...
Jullianne Pham
Nov 29, 2017

There Are More Smokers Among Non-English Speaking Vietnamese Men Than the General US Population.
Have you ever noticed when walking by Vietnamese coffee shops, restaurants or cafes, there is a distinct smell of cigarette smoke in the...
Jullianne Pham
Aug 31, 2017


The Vietnamese Diet and Cultural Beliefs Are Not As Healthy As You Think - Heart Disease, Diabetes,
Research studies on health disparities have been conducted on Vietnamese elders since their resettlement in the US the last 40 years....
Jullianne Pham
Aug 7, 2017

Chopsticks Alley Talk Live - Depression and Anxiety - February 26, 2017, Episode 12
Watch Chopsticks Alley Talks Live - Episode 12 Topic: Depression and Anxiety - Not My Child Sponsor: #Join Jade & Asian Liver Center at...
Chopsticks Alley Talk
Feb 22, 2017


Fear of Failure
Failing in College... The idea of failing is dreadful for anyone. For Vietnamese Americans, the pressure to succeed often stems from the...
Rei Pham
Feb 4, 2017


The Paler the Skin, the Better?
If you have ever visited Vietnam, one of the first instances you will come across are drivers and pedestrians covered from head-to-toe in...
Theresa Ngo
Feb 1, 2017


College: The Best Four Years of Your Life
When I was in high school, I dreamt of the day I move off to college. And why not? They always say it’s the best 4 years of your life!...
Rei Pham
Jan 31, 2017

Depression and Anxiety, Why Can't Vietnamese Talk About It?
The stigma of mental illness such as Depression and Anxiety causes many Vietnamese to avoid talking about this important topic. Watch as...
Rei Pham
Jan 23, 2017


Living with Cerebral Palsy
As a little boy, I never thought that a neurological illness would affect my entire life. However, I am currently having a difficult time...
Anthony Nguyen
Jan 7, 2017

Seeing Red After Feeling Blue - The Effects of the Election on Mental Health
Drawing Conclusions is our job, and is based on contextual, relevant concerns that we discover and define in our design process." When it...
Jullianne Pham
Nov 19, 2016


Mental Illness: Does This Really Make Me Crazy?
Throughout Vietnamese history, individuals afflicted with mental disorders have been misunderstood and mistreated. But what exactly is the c
Jullianne Pham
Oct 18, 2016


Cupping sensationalized in the Olympics may reduce child-abuse accusations against Vietnamese parent
While the media goes into a frenzy around the circular marks resembling bruises on swimmers’ backs during the Olympic games, the...
Viviane Nguyen
Sep 14, 2016
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